U23 World League

Arena 1903
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Pragmáticos 1903's Vito Furlan started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Salvador Pasqual was out of position in the 3 minute of play, and Vito Furlan capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Vito Furlan really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Zé Carlos Britto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Honorato Ursino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Honorato Ursino in the 14th minute of play forced Pragmáticos 1903's goalkeeper Zé Carlos Britto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Honorato Ursino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Zé Carlos Britto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Pragmáticos 1903 getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Tião Maia hit a great ball. In the 22nd match minute, C.A. Línea Rotativa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Lucila to maneuver through the defense. After 23 played minutes, Pragmáticos 1903's Luiz Eduardo Alves shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Salvador Pasqual came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Pragmáticos 1903 reached it. Salvador Pasqual made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tadeu do Nascimento in the 25th minute of play. Honorato Ursino scored 1-1 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zé Carlos Britto, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Through an outstanding action, after 30 minutes, Salvador Pasqual successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Róbson Guedes kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. When Honorato Ursino came up free with the goalie in the 34th minute, the C.A. Línea Rotativa fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Honorato Ursino couldn't finish the play. Francisco Haritz was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 48 minutes into the match. After 47 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for C.A. Línea Rotativa! C.A. Línea Rotativa:s Salvador Pasqual showed great skill when he stopped Luiz Eduardo Alves:s penalty. After the first half C.A. Línea Rotativa were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Honorato Ursino to make the kick off. José Vítor Félix charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed José Vítor Félix the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 55th minute, José Vítor Félix hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 58 minutes into the match, C.A. Línea Rotativa's goal looked a bit too open when Tadeu do Nascimento came free, but Salvador Pasqual reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Pragmáticos 1903's Vito Furlan in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye C.A. Línea Rotativa's goalie prevented a goal. Salvador Pasqual showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tadeu do Nascimento in the 74th minute of the match. The supporters of Pragmáticos 1903 booed when C.A. Línea Rotativa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafael Naldo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luiz Eduardo Alves took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 77th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Salvador Pasqual. C.A. Línea Rotativa's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Zé Carlos Britto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Honorato Ursino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 95 minutes into the match, C.A. Línea Rotativa's goal looked a bit too open when Vito Furlan came free, but Salvador Pasqual reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 98 minutes into the match, C.A. Línea Rotativa's goal looked a bit too open when Ismael Severo came free, but Salvador Pasqual reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.